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Cardiff to Hamilton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Hamilton takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 20m
Duration
367 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train
6h 34m
£104–230

Cardiff to Hamilton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hamilton, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Motherwell via Crewe and Preston in around 6h 34m.

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